Catholic Kiwi Podcast

The Catholic Kiwi Podcast shares stories of faith, mission and ministry from the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will feature one-on-one interviews with people who have interesting stories and lead interesting lives. They might be people visiting our shores. Our hosts will introduce you to some well-known Catholics, as well as people who quietly work in the Lord's vineyard in their personal or professional lives.This is a project of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.

Catholic Kiwi Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Catholic Kiwi Podcast, a religion show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Catholic Kiwi Podcast: Season 2, Episode 9 – Mena Antonio

  Sep 21, 202650 minS2

  From growing up in Porirua, leaving school at 15, leaving home at 16, serving in the Army, earning a law degree to now having a key role at one of the world’s largest humanitarian organisations, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Chief Executive Mena Antonio sees the hand of the Holy Spirit through it all. Mena retraces those stages of her journey – and many more – in conversation with Joanna Kearney on this episode of the Catholic Kiwi Podcast. How did faith shape her life and her work? How has motherhood changed her perspective? How did family life and work align or collide?Find out more about Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s work at: https://www.caritas.org.nz/ With thanks to Mena, Joanna and the Catholic Diocese of Auckland for supporting our podcast project.

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  Catholic Kiwi Podcast: Season 2, Episode 8 – Peter Woods

  Aug 30, 202635 min

  Growing up in a Catholic family, a young Peter Woods recognised that going to church was a good thing to do, but he wasn't getting much out of it. A pivotal moment in his life, though, led to a profound encounter with God, whom Peter sensed was drawing close to him. Years later, as a Catholic educator, Peter recognised that while religious education was having a positive impact on students, it wasn't creating an encounter with Christ. Through the ministry he founded, Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International, that is what is being offered to young people in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Peter shares his own journey and the journey of the ministry with Joanna Kearney in this episode of the Catholic Kiwi Podcast. With thanks to Peter, Joanna and the Catholic Diocese of Auckland in supporting our podcast project.

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  Catholic Kiwi Podcast: Season 2, Episode 7 — Rachel Wilson

  Aug 11, 202653 min

  Growing up as one of 10 children in Nelson, Rachel Wilson admits there was a bit of a Von Trapp family situation, with singing and musical instruments part of everyday life. It might not be a surprise, then, that Rachel would go on to use her musical talents as a tool for evangelisation. Now as a mother of four, Rachel has grappled with dating (and marrying) a well-known Kiwi, with the struggles of fertility and insomnia, and is intrigued by topics like feminism, Marxism and motherhood. Rachel joins Joanna Kearney to navigate those areas, and more, in this episode of the Catholic Kiwi Podcast. Search Rachel's music catalogue, including "Surrender", at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sJN1uWyt5K1djJFnt3fmY Find The Sations' music at: https://open.spotify.com/search/the%20sations With thanks to Rachel, Joanna and the Catholic Diocese of Auckland for their support of this digital ministry project.

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  Catholic Kiwi Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6 – Archbishop Richard Smith

  Jul 5, 202633 min

  Canadian priest Fr Richard Smith was just shy of his 43rd birthday when Pope John Paul II appointed him the Bishop of Pembroke, Ontario. More than 20 years later, and with a stop in Edmonton, he is now the Archbishop of Vancouver. Archbishop Smith sat down with host James Bergin recently while in New Zealand for an international conference. In this episode, Archbishop Smith reflects on his vocation, his ministry in various contexts, organising Pope Francis' historic visit to Canada and the task of now having led three Canadian dioceses. With thanks to Archbishop Smith, James and the Catholic Diocese of Auckland for their support of this digital ministry.

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  Episode #5

  Catholic Kiwi Podcast: Season 2, Episode 5 – Carly Mulqueen

  Jun 17, 202648 minS2

  As Carly Mulqueen's Christian faith was growing as a young woman, she was conditioned to wonder if Catholics were even part of the Christian family. As her husband began to explore Catholicism, Carly joined him on the journey, including through engagement with the director of the Catholic Enquiry Centre. Years later, Carly now finds herself as the CEC's director, helping people on their own journey of faith, and with her own experience of joy, but also an understanding of what it means to suffer. Carly shares her story with Joanna Kearney in this episode of the Catholic Kiwi Podcast. With thanks to the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, Carly and Joanna. And you can find out more about the Catholic Enquiry Centre at https://www.catholicdiscovery.nz

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